House Sitting Ellison

“Kirsten took exceptional care of our two dogs while we were away, and I am so grateful we found her!!!!!! Our 10-year-old senior dachshund has significant anxiety and has only ever stayed with one trusted sitter since she was a puppy. Leaving her with someone new was a huge step for us. Not only did our senior girl eat all of her meals while we were away, but she was relaxed, comfortable, and even slept with Kirsten- something she has never done with anyone she didn't trust. Our seven-month-old rescue puppy is still learning all the basics, including leash walking and building confidence outside the home. Kirsten was patient and wonderful with her, and our puppy did great during her walks and daily training routine. The greatest compliment I can give is that I felt completely comfortable leaving our dogs in Kirsten's care. It was clear they felt safe, loved, and well cared for. We came home to happy, settled dogs, which means everything to us.They are my baby’s and I can’t remember a time I left and felt this way. Thank you, Kirsten, for taking such wonderful care of our girls. We would happily trust you with them again.”

Toni K.

“Jocelynn did a great job! It was the first time I couldn’t take my senior dog with me and I was a bit anxious. But Jocelynn kept me updated letting me know that Hudsin was just fine and being her goody self. The house was exactly how I left it when I got home and I could tell Hudsin was well taken care of!”

Basia Z.

“Taylor was fabulous with our 2 dogs! At the last minute our girl went into heat and Taylor was so great, she handled it so well! I would recommend her anytime!!!”

Angie R.

“Yolanda did a great job taking care of all our pets! I would highly recommend her. Personable, reliable and diligent.”

Sophie D.

About: Trained Dog Groomer, Pet First Aid Certified, puppies and seniors are not a problem, medication administration, worked on dog farms ans hotels, dog massage and aromatherpay, pooper scooper, multiple dog walks and hikes, little and large dog training, and more. I have done it all. My current scheudle is flexible. Every morning I fill water dishes for neighbour cats and they have an affectionate moment with me throghout the day and garden with me. I care for pets all pets as if they were my own. Former Medic, now First Aid Instructor, Community Support Worker. Care is what I do and providing services for all pets, fills my CUP. I have the ability and the experience to provide a wide range of services and care.

“Tera was an excellent sitter. From the initial connection to the moment the booking came to an end she was an excellent communicator. It seemed she left our house cleaner than what it was when we left. Our dogs were so content when we got home, it was like we hadn't left at all. The dogs seemed to miss her the first evening we were home, they watched for her arrival, like she was now a part of our family! We have a senior dog that had been fussy at meal times, we left as many food choices for Tera in hopes that she had success with feeding. Tera found a solution on her first meal time, our doggo needed to have a raised food bowl, likely due to sore joints in the shoulders or neck! She found a way to raise his bowl for each meal, and he was an excellent eater from then on. We now are in search of a raised bowl for a permanent solution. Tera's experience clearly came through in this situation, and we are so very grateful to her. We highly recommend and will hire Tera again in the future.”

Kitty O.

“Georgia took such great care of our 3 dogs, it was so nice to go away for a weekend knowing our fur babies were in good hands! In meeting her for the first time, I knew she was someone I could trust! Thanks Georgia :)”

Rachele D.

“Erik’s calm and friendly temperament was a perfect match for our girl Maggie. She was so relaxed and chill upon our return which means she felt safe and happy with Erik, thanks so much man!”

Michael & Ashley N.

About: I am a university student at UBCO living at home with my family and 2 dogs. This gives me the unique flexibility to stay overnight and care for pets on short notice. I have had dogs my whole life, and currently have a senior rescue, and a puppy at home. This gives me the experience I need to care for all kinds of dogs, well trained, not yet trained, puppies, seniors, rescues, purebreds etc. I have been dog and cat sitting for family friends several times a year for over 3 years since high school. I am a very responsible person, extremely reliable, and communicate well. I love the outdoors and going for walks, as well as lazy days at home. I have a very flexible school and work schedule. I am a student at UBCO and have several 3-4 hour gaps in my day which I can come home and spend time with the pets. I am done my classes around dinner time, and can come straight home for the evening. On the weekends, I am a server at a restaurant in town and generally only work 4-6 hour shifts. This means I am around for the majority of the day. I have been dog walking for many years as I have had dogs my whole life. With clients, I try and keep the pet’s routine as similar as possible to their owner’s. I like to be around as much as possible and keep the pets as comfortable as they can be while their owner is away.

“Miranda is a nice dog sitter. She was nice from our first communication. She texted me and sent some pictures of my dogs! I was so happy to see how my dogs were doing. I will recommend Miranda to any dog parents! Thank you, Miranda,”

Hiroko M.

“Melissa was AMAZING! She took such good care of our 1 year old Bernese Mountain dog, Luna, and it was so nice to feel at ease while we were away. She took Luna on lots of adventures and updated us every day! We will definitely be asking her to dog sit again, thank you Melissa!”

Tyra S.

“Lindsey was absolutely fantastic. I felt so at ease leaving Buddy (my 8 year old cocker spaniel) with her. She was super organised and her communication was excellent. She sent updates and pictures at the end of everyday and put Buddy’s needs first. Our home was super clean and tidy when we arrived home. I would 100% have Lindsey to sit Buddy in the future and would not hesitate to recommend her to take care of your pets and home.”

Victoria S.

About: I've always had a deep care for animals, and have never met a pet that I didn't love (and that didn't love me)! I have lots of experience (unfortunately) with administering medications and caring for my own terminally ill rescue pets over the years. I am between jobs at the moment, so my schedule is wide open! I love to explore the valley, so I'm consistently between Westbank and Enderby scoping out new hiking spots. I will stay with your pet for as little or as much time as you'd like! I am a helicopter parent to my own pets, so I have no issue following whatever requests you have that might seem crazy to others.

“Amanda was great ! Always kept me updated on how my pups were doing and played with them lots in the yard to burn off energy of my youngest high energy one ! Very helpful and caring for them !”

Dylan G.

About: I have 8 years of pet sitting experience with many different animals. I have my own dog and will on occasion take care of family and friends dogs and cats. I am reliable and affordable and will provide the best care needed for your pets! I am at home full time so I will have plenty of time to take care of your pets! I attend classes online for various courses but they are all done at home so I have lots of time on my hands to attend to the dogs needs and attention. I have made sure my house is a very pet friendly environment provided with lots of entertainment, water and food bowls around the house. There are many dedicated spaces if the pups (or cats) need some space or if they just want to relax in private.

“McKenna is lovely, she left our place exactly the way it was when she arrived and more importantly our cat Lucy seemed relaxed and well taken care of when we got home. I also love that she sent us pictures every day!”

Lee M.

“Lora was a wonderful sitter for my dog, Mo. She was very friendly at the meet and greet and asked all the right questions, and I could tell right away she would be great with Mo. While I was away, she sent photos and updates and I came home to a content pup. I would definitely recommend Lora!”

Rehana B.

“Eva was amazing. I wish I could leave more than 5 stars. She took such great care of my cat and also went above and beyond to take care of my home while I was gone. That was such a treat to come home to after an exhausting trip. She listened well to all my instructions and took great care to make sure everything was taken care of. Will definitely be using her services again.”

Lindsay Q.

“Erica was awesome with our Labradoodle and rescue dog (mini dashhound). Sent us pictures and updates. I would recommend her and use her again.”

R L.

About: I've had the pleasure of caring for many different kinds of animals throughout my life. I've owned many pets ranging guinea pigs, and bunnies to cats and a dog. I have had 6+ years of experience training my Labrador retriever, we have completed training courses as well as a 4 month long agility program. I have also gotten to care for many different cats, and their unique personalities. I am currently self employed, mostly working remotely with a flexible schedule so I have plenty of time to care for your critters! I am available most weekdays & weekends starting around 11am. I carefully follow provided instructions to show my best care to each of my furry clients. I treat them as though they are my very own and am careful to always keep animals collared/harnessed and leashed (when applicable). My furry clients' safety is my first priority at all times. I will be sure to keep pets safe and secure, securing any enclosures and locking up the home upon my departure. Additionally, I maintain notes/records of client care/interactions and am happy to offer updates on a schedule that works for the family of the pet I am caring for.